Deleterious Materials Flashcards
How can deleterious materials cause structural problems?
They degrade with age
What are the tell tale signs of potential problems with deleterious materials?
Brown staining on concrete
What are four examples of deleterious materials?
- High alumina cement
- Woodwool shuttering
- Mundic
- Calcium chloride
What is a hazardous material?
One that is harmful to health
What are three examples of hazardous materials?
- Asbestos
- Lead piping/paint
- Radon
What should be done when hazardous materials are identified?
Recommend a specialist report.
Make appropriate assumptions.
Check asbestos report/register
Where does surface water run off to?
The water course - soak away or storm drain
Where does foul water drain to?
From soil pipes into a sewerage system (private or public)
How has the law changed in relation to the ownership of private sewers since October 2011?
Private sewers have become the statutory undertaker’s ownership from the boundary of the property.
What is the RICS information paper relating to Japanese Knotweed?
RICS Information Paper on Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 2012
What can Japanese Knotweed cause damage to?
Hard surfaces such as foundations and tarmac
How can Japanese Knotweed be removed?
It is costly to eradicate and requires a specialist company to remove and dispose of it.
What colour is the stem of Japanese Knotweed?
Purple/green
How should Japanese Knotweed be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
Legally using a chemical treatment, digging out and removing to a licences landfill site,
Under what Act is it an offence to allow the spread of Japanese Knotweed?
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
